Sometimes a diva attitude is healthy. Four-month-old Ava Snyder has a feisty temperament that makes her parents groan when they think about what she might be like as a teenager. She is fascinated by faces and will stare down anyone who comes into her hospital room. She also has kicked her legs almost nonstop since the womb, her mother jokes. Nicole and Jeff Snyder think their daughter's spirit and energy will help her get through one of the scariest times of their lives. ...more

December 9, 2009

Three-month-old Ava Snyder likes to kick her legs, sit in her Bumbo baby chair and giggle when she sees her parents. ...more

December 2, 2009

EVENTS OVEREATERS WORKSHOP: Overeaters Anonymous will present a workshop on overeating from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rainbow Club, 3644B Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Donations are accepted. Visit www.oa.org or call (727) 487-3207. ...more

September 13, 2008